{"id":2,"date":"2020-06-24T15:04:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T19:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/master\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:19:53","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the School of Public Policy &#038; Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"34b9ce010b0c3c56246edcb6a612dea6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\">\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-176626\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-176626\" data-viewnumber=\"176626\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;176626&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/lapsdev\/toolkit-test\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:1,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/sppa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=176626&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/sppa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=176626\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em><em>Education for good governance<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you committed to social justice, ethics and democratic values? Our programs prepare tomorrow\u2019s leaders for work in the broader public sector, spanning all levels of government and non-profit organizations. Our diverse programs provide the multidisciplinary knowledge, critical thinking, analysis and management skills that will help you realize your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll engage with award-winning faculty who have strong research records and many years of direct experience in public service. Our program blends practical experience with theory and emphasizes professional development and a sense of community among students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/giving.yorku.ca\/SPPA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donate to SPPA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/undergrad\/waitlist-request-form\/\">Waitlist Request Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/registrar.yorku.ca\/enrol\/dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Important Dates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/about\/high-school-outreach\/high-school-essay-contest\/\">High School Essay Contest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/experience\/our-alumni\/\">Our Alumni<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/04\/Final-Outcomes-of-Two-Experiential-Education-Opportinities-YUSPPA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practicum Course Information<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/vpepc\/indigenous-initiatives\/land-acknowledgment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land Acknowledgment<\/a> which recognizes the unique and enduring relationship of Indigenous people and their traditional territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light full-width bg-primary\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e31837\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h4 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69407bb4e74ec4928c27291a26930e5f\">Gain a clear understanding of the theory and practice of government, while developing the expertise required to analyze policy, evaluate programs and serve in other public functions such as project management, human resources, budgeting and finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/ComExcSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/ComExcSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/ComExcSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/ComExcSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/ComExcSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-68107ced9abb2824d58ec08e84ac155a\">Commitment to Excellence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d159023455555e8b283ae4a9ef13ba6b\">Several of our faculty members hold awards for excellence in teaching and our active alumni association offers students unparalleled access and guidance into the professional non-partisan public service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/InternshipOppSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/InternshipOppSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/InternshipOppSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/InternshipOppSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/InternshipOppSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1a0c39516b4fc181ae2e7b695dfa36e9\">Co-op Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b1ee844e219652af01a955b62d693922\">You will have the opportunity to gain experience through field placements in Public Administration related organizations. You will be able to make contacts, increase your practical knowledge base and potentially line up a future job after graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/UniqueProgrammingSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/UniqueProgrammingSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/UniqueProgrammingSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/UniqueProgrammingSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/UniqueProgrammingSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0dbe3847149f8e6e2aa306b54cce5a84\">Unique Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34e2883d95ec33d88b158f6d7be67ae3\">We deliver small class sizes and personalized attention to our students\u2019 learning needs as well as their professional development. Develop strong research skills and interdisciplinary solutions under the supervision of faculty members from a variety of disciplines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/BalFocusSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/BalFocusSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/BalFocusSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/BalFocusSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/BalFocusSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-47813a4c61e4e0b16ffcb9ddcd4fb67d\">Balanced Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-925b3067b4f4976ec98f9cbbb1342081\">Public Policy and Administration is both an academic discipline and a profession. Our programs are based on a balanced combination of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies disciplines, policy and management, theory and practice, empirical and normative analysis, skills training and critical thinking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"e824f3cb70af6cc1dc4c1b4ac91326c0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\">\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-366608\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-366608\" data-viewnumber=\"366608\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;366608&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/cmds\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/sppa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=366608&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/sppa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=366608\">\n<style>.kb-advanced-slider-371932_151bb0-40 .kb-slider-size-fixed .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{min-height:1px;}.kb-advanced-slider-371932_151bb0-40 .kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider kb-advanced-slider-371932_151bb0-40 carousel-quote wp-block-kadence-slider\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slider-inner-contain kb-adv-slider-html-version-2\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-carousel kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\"><div class=\"kb-blocks-advanced-slider-init kb-slider-loading kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-blackonlight kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-size-fixed kb-slider-type-slider kb-slider-ratio-12-5 kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center kb-slider-tab-ratio-inherit kb-slider-mobile-ratio-inherit splide kb-splide\" data-slider-center-mode=\"true\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-loop-type=\"loop\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-type=\"slider\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"true\"  data-dragging=\"true\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-gap=\"30\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"30\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"30\" data-slider-gap-unit=\"px\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-371932_6ddcf0-98\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n  \n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p>The Institute of Public Policy of Canada (IPAC) is proud to partner with York University\u2019s School of Public Policy &amp; Administration (SPPA) to support and empower the next generation of public sector leaders. Through this collaboration, we are creating meaningful pathways for students to engage directly with Canada\u2019s public administration community \u2013 whether by attending national events, connecting with senior leaders, or exploring careers in public service. Together, IPAC and SPPA are helping bridge academic learning with real-world impact and fostering a dynamic, future-ready public service across Canada.<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 <i>David Fulford, CEO IPAC<\/i><\/p>\n\n  \n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/David-Fulford-350x350-1.png\" alt=\"Photo of IPAC and York University: A Partnership for Public Sector Excellence\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-slide kb-advanced-slide-item kb-slide-371932_6ddcf0-98\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner-wrap kb-slide-align-left kb-slide-valign-middle\"><div class=\"kb-advanced-slide-inner\">\n\n  \n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n  \n\n\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What I love most about the Public Administration program is the tremendous combined effort of staff and students to provide an academic experience that uses both in-class lectures and experiential education to truly prepare and position students to secure employment post-graduation. Every professor I have contacted, either through email or their office hours, has provided a forum that encourages respect and discussion, ultimately assisting my academic and career development.<\/p>\n\n<p> \u2014 <i>Eunice Patrick, BPA Graduate, Class of 2020<\/i><\/p>\n\n<p>Learn more from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/experience\/our-students\/\">current students<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/experience\/our-alumni\/\">alumni<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  \n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large border-md border-laps\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/Eunice-Patrick-350-x-350.png\" alt=\"Photo of Eunice Patrick\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/BPA538x303-1.jpg\" alt=\"ppa student association\" class=\"wp-image-174247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/BPA538x303-1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/BPA538x303-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/undergrad\/\">Undergraduate Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/ProCert538x303-1.jpg\" alt=\"students listening to lecture\" class=\"wp-image-174246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/ProCert538x303-1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/ProCert538x303-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" 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